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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Results Of His Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 20, 2025
     | 328 views

    The resurrection is not just an event; it is a divine transaction that carries eternal implications. Through it, Christ defeated death, validated His deity, and secured our victory.

    THE RESULTS OF HIS RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:17-22 Supporting Texts: Romans 6:4-5, Philippians 3:10, John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3, Revelation 1:18 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest event in human history. It marks the turning point ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mark Of Encounter

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 20, 2025
     | 399 views

    An encounter with God is never without evidence. It is not merely an emotional experience, nor is it confined to the walls of religious gatherings. Genuine encounters with God leave a lasting mark—visible or invisible—that shifts the direction of a man’s life.

    THE MARK OF ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:24-30 Supporting Texts: Acts 9:1-9, 1 Samuel 1:9-20, Exodus 3:1-10, Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: An encounter with God is never without evidence. It is not merely an emotional experience, nor is it confined to the walls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    After Easter Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
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     | 1,873 views

    This message reminds us that the resurrection power must not end at the tomb; it must transform our daily living. After Easter, we must walk in renewed purpose, deeper fellowship with Christ, and a commitment to His mission.

    AFTER EASTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 21:1-19 “Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself… but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands…” Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Points To Drive Out Evil From Nigeria Series

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Nov 20, 2025
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     | 75 views

    At approximately 2:45 AM, I awoke with an immediate and significant burden for the escalating violence in Nigeria, specifically the alarming prevalence of terrorism, genocide, and the associated evils of banditry, killings, and kidnappings .

    At approximately 2:45 AM, I awoke with an immediate and significant burden for the escalating violence in Nigeria, specifically the alarming prevalence of terrorism, genocide, and the associated evils of banditry, killings, and kidnappings Ah, my dear brother/sister in the Lord! I hear your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Emotional Development Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
     | 176 views

    Emotional development is the ability to master, control, and channel our emotions under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to glorify God.

    EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 25:28 – “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” Key Verse: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Life In Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 4, 2025
     | 261 views

    New life in Christ is the transformation of the believer from the old nature of sin into a new creation of righteousness through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    NEW LIFE IN CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Key Verse: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Supporting Texts: Romans 6:4, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 4:22-24, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul's Call By His Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,048 views

    To establish that when it pleased God, He called the Galatians, Paul, by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to him, and in him; that he might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be saved by grace through the faith in Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Paul’s Call By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. This is part-two of a sermon-series entitled: “When it pleased God.” In this lesson, we will discuss Paul’s Call By His Grace.” He wrote: How God called him by grace. This sermon is the most comprehensive lesson I have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Those Glory "Daze” Of Yesteryear - A 9/11 Sermon Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 7, 2011
     | 4,208 views

    So often we get caught up in our accomplishments and the accolades from others that we can lose sight of WHO we serve and our mission and service to Him! We must remain focused on WHOM we serve and our calling to abandon all to serve Him!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 7, 2011 Date Preached: September 11, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Glory “Daze” of Yesteryear Sermon Text: Philippians 3:4-11 [ESV] Introduction: Today is the anniversary of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Power Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,959 views

    The Gospel has the power to radically change us from the inside out.

    The Power of Transformation Text: Gal. 1:11-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God’s Prophetic Agenda Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,027 views

    The Day of the Lord refers to the time when God will dramatically intervene in human history and set in motion the events of the end of the world, as we know it.

    INTRODUCTION God has a great way of humbling us. This week I had the privilege of driving my two granddaughters, Lizzie and Caroline to school. They call me Dee Dee, so when I get to hang out with them, I call it Dee Dee duty. But I always say that when I get to be with them it’s a happy Dee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demonstrated By Paul’s First Post-Conversion Visit To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2018
     | 4,932 views

    The church at Jerusalem did not immediately admit Paul to their fellowship, because they were afraid of him and thought he was not a disciple, until Barnabas took him to Peter and James, and related his conversion and his boldness in preaching the Gospel

    September 1, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.B.2 Demonstrated by Paul’s First Post-Conversion Visit to Jerusalem (1:18-24) Galatians 1.18-24 (KJV) 18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021
     | 4,376 views

    Communion is a celebration of the One who opened what we could not open ourselves – the door of Heaven. He opened it on the cross and then He walked through the door of death and He waits for us on the other side where He will call us by our name and welcome us into His Temple.

    Before I moved here, I was asked to preach at my very first appointment … Anthony United Methodist Church in Anthony, FL. I was their pastor from 1994 to the year 2000. They were kind. They were patient. They had to suffer through a lot of boring … and honestly … terrible sermons and I made a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message 11 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:15-17 – Vengeance, Rejoicing Always, And Praying Without Ceasing Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022
     | 2,438 views

    Do not seek vengeance on others or render evil to anyone. Injustice is everywhere but leave it in the Lord’s hands. Then we have the words “Pray without ceasing” and we look at a lot of references for that. We will consider joy and rejoicing as well.

    MESSAGE 11 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:15-17 – VENGEANCE, REJOICING ALWAYS, AND PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING There is a fair bit of scripture in this message. It deals with vengeance, injustice, persecution and rejoicing and we look at a lot of verses dealing with those matters. PART 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "When Standing Alone..." Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 6, 2017
     | 10,430 views

    Christians who pursue honouring Christ can anticipate standing alone against the enemies of Christ. How shall the child of God react when compelled to stand alone, without even a fellow saint to stand with him or her?

    “At my first defense, no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So, I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Defense Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2017
     | 11,386 views

    Paul’s speech before the temple crowd was primarily aimed at establishing his complete commitment to Judaism. What he evidently could not accomplish through his participation in the Nazarite vow he now sought to establish by this speech.

    February 26, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul's Defense (22:1-21) ACTS 22:1-21 (KJV) 1 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. 2 (And when they heard that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist